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According to molecular orbital theory, the paramagnetism of \[{{O}_{2}}\] molecule is due to presence of            [MP PMT 1997]

A)                 Unpaired electrons in the bonding \[\sigma \] molecular orbital

B)                 Unpaired electrons in the antibonding \[\sigma \]molecular orbital

C)                 Unpaired electron in the bonding \[\pi \] molecular orbital

D)                 Unpaired electrons in the antibonding \[\pi \]molecular orbital